Obscure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əbˈskjʊə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Obscure is an adjective meaning Dark, faint or indistinct.
Meaning
Dark, faint or indistinct.
More Meanings
- Hidden, out of sight or inconspicuous.
- Difficult to understand; abstruse.
- Not well-known.
- Unknown or uncertain; unclear.
- (transitive) To hide, put out of sight etc.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To conceal oneself; to hide.
- (transitive) To render obscure; to darken; to make dim; to keep in the dark; to hide; to make less visible, intelligible, legible, glorious, beautiful, or illustrious.
Example Sentences
the obscure corners of the earth
I found myself in an obscure wood.
His lamp shall be put out in obscure darkness.
The obscure bird / Clamoured the livelong night.
Word Forms
- obscurer
- obscurest
- obscures
- obscuring
- obscured
Synonyms for obscure
Depending on context, synonyms include cimmerian, fuzzy, ill-defined, blear, caliginous, crepuscular.
Antonyms for obscure
Common opposites include clear, distinct, alight, illuminated, inlighted, lighted.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hidden, unclear, vague, isolated, invisible, indeterminate.
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